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1
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what is an exothermic reaction

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energy is transferred to the surroundings

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what is an endothermic reaction

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energy is transferred from the surrounding

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3
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example of exothermic reactions

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aerobic respiration
combustion
hand warmers

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4
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examples of endothermic reactions

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anaerobic respiration (photosynthesis)
thermal decomposition
hand coolers

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5
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what is a mixture

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two or more different elements not chemically bonded

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6
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what is an element

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only one type of atom

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7
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what is a compound

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2 or more different elements chemically bonded

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8
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what is a pure substance

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a substance that only contains one element or compound

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9
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what is the test for oxygen

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blown out flame is re-lit

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10
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what is the test for hydrogen gas

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squeaky pop test

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11
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test for carbon dioxide

A

lime water turns cloudy

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12
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what is the test for chlorine gas

A

damp litmus is bleached

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13
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what is the color of the flame when sodium is present

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yellow

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14
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what is the color of the flame when lithium is present

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crimson

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15
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what is the color of the flame when potassium is present

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lilac

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16
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what is the color of the flame when calcium is present

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orange / red

17
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what is the color of the flame when copper is present

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green

18
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define activation energy

A

the minimum amount of energy needed for a reaction to take place

19
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what does acid + base

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= salt and water (neutralization)

20
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how do you test carbonates

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react with a dilute acid and test for carbon dioxide

21
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examples of metal carbonate

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calcium carbonate
sodium carbonate

22
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what gas is produced by a carbonate acid reaction

A

carbon dioxide

23
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what is a disadvantage of a chemical test

A

contamination
toxic compound

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